Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

So after you've taken a needed respite from distance learning and its immense screen-time demands, consider these tips for engaging in meaningful online DIY professional learning this summer. Maybe you're a high school biology teacher who has connected with other teachers on Twitter. No problem.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

Last week my school was fortunate to have the NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA) visit to produce a live event called Learn@Lunch: Technology as an Engagement Tool. You can view the archive of the event here. This small change evolved into my present philosophy on how schools can, and should, use social media.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Confused colleagues will ask me about Twitter: What are those number sign thingies? Professors and school-approved twitter accounts may also use hashtags for classes, athletics, and district events. Twitter and hashtags are an effective method for sharing resources and announcements. How do you chat?

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 12, 2013

Tool 1-Twitter Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a big advocate for Educators to use Twitter for Professional Development and growth. Twitter can serve as a place to connect with other professionals and see whats working in other buildings or districts that might work in yours. I previously mentioned Twitter.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2010

We didn’t know what to expect, but were committed to planning and delivering an event that would have a positive impact on all who attended. Here are just a few of the highlights: Adam Bellow electrified the crowd with his presentation 10 Webtools to make your classroom rock ! Just check out these thoughts from Meg Wilson.

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NeverEndingSearch

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

From Jane: I feel so fortunate to be attending the AASL National Conference in Phoenix, getting to hear great speakers, discover new books and resources, build my personal learning network, further my lifelong learning, and enjoy social activities. Make sure to use caps for OR.). Also, search for this hashtag.

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edWeb.net

MAY 15, 2017

School leaders can use online networks and communities for their own personal professional learning, and to support collaboration with staff across schools and districts. As a personal tool, school leaders can use online communities to expand their network. About the Presenter. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

Mazza showed us this video to give an idea of what connected educators can do with Twitter: Twitter in D123 from OLHD123 on Vimeo. You have taken control of your own learning You have made the decision to be a public learner, swimming through social media waters using tools like Twitter, Google+, Linked In, blogs, etc.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

Eric has received numerous awards and acknowledgements for his work, including being chosen by TIME Magazine as one of the 140 Best Twitter Feeds in 2014. Follow Eric on Twitter @E_Sheninger. Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s).

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 3, 2010

As I mentioned in my last post I got to head out to Colorado a few days early to spend some time with people I only knew from Twitter. After this event I knew it was going to be difficult for the conference to replicate the learning I experienced there. I hope that this can be an annual event.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 28, 2010

Members of my PLN (Personal Learning Network), PLC (Professional Learning Community), colleagues, whatever you want to call them, (I call them all friends) were there sharing their learning with not only the new teachers, but with me as well. Along both sides of this table were people I mainly know from Twitter.

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The Daring Librarian

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

to experience the Amazing Personal Learning Network (PLN) that we are.Free, Virtually, and Global! Visit and lead at our TL Cafe and TL Ning and check out the fierce events hosted by the ISTE SIG_MS Wiki on a regular basis. Follow the #tlchat hashtag on Twitter. I want YOU! Grab a Badge and Join the Geek Trib e.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Teaching en masse has emerged as a significant trend because of a lessening need to create co-present learning environments such as classrooms and lecture halls. Certainly these questions have been raised many times in the last few years, and once again featured, this time as a topic of conversation at a recent Twitter based #EDENChat.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 1, 2011

Below are this week''s public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org , the social learning network for education that I work on for Elluminate. Event recordings are posted and available after the events if you aren''t able to attend them live.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2010

Below are this week''s public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org , the social learning network for education that I work on for Elluminate. Event recordings are posted and available after the events if you aren''t able to attend them live. Please bring a story or tool or idea to share. link] MATH 2.0

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The Principal of Change

JULY 5, 2015

We know that or have always known that learning is a community event with all kinds of social actions and, importantly, relevancy in the eyes of students and parents. When I present, I am always surprised when people come up and talked about what “resonated” with them. It’s the year 2015.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

As I mentioned in a previous post I have been working on a educational technology presentation for principals in a NJ school district. Below I will break down the main components of my presentation in an attempt to provide a toolkit to be used by other administrators, or any educator for that matter, across the globe. Learn more here.

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The Daring Librarian

DECEMBER 2, 2011

The Edublog awards has had a lot of buzz the last couple of years (both positive & hater) but I find the event & experience invigorating! But what I get most from the Edublogs is an ever growing list of great new voices and views to add to my personal learning network. Thank you, Shelly!) Yeah, she''s that good.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

You can create the traditional in-depth guides but also video content or gamified content, spice up presentations, hold webinars, and so much more. The most important thing to have is a centralized hub for all activities, including online courses, discussion forums, webinars, and the ability to schedule events such as workshops.

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